Expect a little sweetness in your glass without it being overpowering. Lovers of all things sweet may be picturing a mound of soft and fluffy treats, but marshmallow root is actually a herb. On the nose, Pink Dog has a delicate bouquet of rose, mixed with deeper cardamom and a touch of citrus fused into a mouthwatering mix. Tasted neat – Turkish Delight merges with the floral nose to give a full-bodied, rounded gin. Bright, slightly sour notes ping as the juniper comes to the fore alongside a warming heat. There’s depth and character a plenty with all the flavours that surround the piney core working in harmony. Soft florals citrus, leafy myrtle elements and a resinous underbelly. This is an exceptional gin. Pink Dog Gin is a classic British Gin with a hint of rose that extends the floral notes beyond the subtle citrus and upfront juniper. It certainly looks the part. A vibrant shade of blue, it’s definitely one to dig out for your next gin party.

This is the most popular gin released by the Wirral based distillery famed for their high quality, small batch gins. Officially released during the Ginfest Festival in Sept 2016 where it stole the show as most popular gin at the festival.

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It’s smooth to finish too. In a Gin & Tonic, the softness of the rose emerges a little more, but once again is counterbalanced by round berries and a juniper heart. Pink Dog is recommended with a strawberry garnish but we tried it with pepper corns which brought out the spiciness .

As well as being the core ingredient in everybody’s favourite fireside friend, it’s also found in tea, supplements and tinctures. It’s said to have medicinal properties so if you’re suffering from a dry cough or digestive problems, this gin might just have secret healing powers.